What We Are Praying for When We Pray for Revival?

What We Are Praying for When We Pray for Revival?

For my entire ministry life, I’ve prayed for God to send revival to the United States, similar to the First and Second Great Awakenings that swept our country in its early years.  Over the past thirty-six years, the Lord has blessed our church with special outpourings...

The Transition Position

The Transition Position

When we hear the word position, we think of something fixed. But our culture is turning position into transition. From the definition of male and female to the meaning of marriage or the philosophy of the church, pastors are taking "the transition position." Here are...

Pastor-to-Pastor Relationships

Pastor-to-Pastor Relationships

Most brothers are not identical twins. The same is true when it comes to fellow pastors. We are a band of brothers; but, just as in family relationships, we don’t always look like or agree with one another.  We understand there is no true unity where there is not...

Remembering a Friend, Mentor, and Uncle

Remembering a Friend, Mentor, and Uncle

The Lord called my uncle, Steve Chappell, to Heaven last week. He has been a real mentor, friend, and burden bearer for me, and I already miss him.  He suffered a severe stroke and went to Heaven less than a week later. When I was with his family while he was...

Three Characteristics of True Trust in God

Three Characteristics of True Trust in God

For many years, it has been my habit in the spring or early summer to prayerfully select a theme for our church in the coming new year. Choosing the theme early allows me and our staff time to develop preaching messages, ongoing emphasis, and church events around that...

What to Do While You Wait

What to Do While You Wait

There’s something about waiting that tends to bring out our impatience. Remember what it was like waiting for Christmas as a child? It seemed like the more you focused on it, the longer it took to arrive!  But there is also something about waiting that can bring out...

The Resilient Life
Overcome the Crises and Anxieties of Life through Christ

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Pastor Paul Chappell

Dr. Paul Chappell is the senior pastor of the Lancaster Baptist Church and president of West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, California. His biblical vision has led the church to become one of the most dynamic independent Baptist churches in the nation. He has been married to his wife, Terrie, for over forty years and is the father of four married children all serving in Christian ministry.

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We will not experience God's grace until we humble ourselves. "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up."

I preached in @wcbc_today chapel this morning from James 4:4–11 on revival of our hearts before God.

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THE RESILIENT LIFE

OVERCOMING THE CRISES AND ANXIETIES OF LIFE THROUGH CHRIST

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Pastor Paul Chappell

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Lancaster Baptist Church

Lancaster Baptist Church

In 1986, the Lord brought me to Lancaster Baptist Church, and I have been blessed to serve as the senior pastor here for these past thirty-one years.

West Coast Baptist College

West Coast Baptist College

As the president of West Coast Baptist College, we have established our mission as “Training Laborers for His Harvest.” The Lord has allowed us to see over two thousand graduates serving today on harvest fields around the world.

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